MOT Status
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75,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PAINT SHARP EDGES
rear fan pipes corroded front to rear x two
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PAINT SHARP EDGES
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid prs done (3.5 (a))
rear fan pipes corroded front to rear x two
12 seats fitted at time of test
12 seats fitted at time of test
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt repaired with silicone sealant (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
First Aid kit out of date
Oil weep from of gearbox area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?
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X153 KET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Black with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X153 KET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X153 KET registered?
X153 KET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 24 January 2001.
Is X153 KET safe to buy?
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